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General Discussion Area / Re: VOIP suggestions
« on: 20 October 2023, 11:41:18 »
BT will move you to a VOIP
Does this mean new equipment like phones and incoming sockets etc the reason I ask is that I was thinking of having mine moved and with VOIP bering talked about then maybe wangle something on the cheap
No, basically a new broadband hub / router that your phone plugs into. phone network becomes a pure data network at the exchange level so phones will no longer work in an ordinary socket. nothing to do with fibre, thats just a better way of getting that data network to your house.
And nor will they work during a power cut. Work of the devil if you ask me.
Indeed, thats causing a bit of a stir, are some backup battery options apparently
My mum had, and my nextdoor neighbour has, one of those local govt supplied 'panic' alarms - which are basically big red buttons that they hang round their necks and press if they have a fall or somehow become immobilised and need help. These won't work in a power cut. AIUI even if you've got local battery backup they still won't work, because the electronics in the BT cabinates relies on grid power. Your end might be Ok, but their end will be down.